The most popular dog names in every state

Naming your new best friend is easily one of the best benefits of owning a pet. Whether their name is inspired after a favorite singer, landmark or superhero villain, dog names allow their human owners to exercise another level of creativity.

From the most popular breeds and names coast to coast, HomeAdvisor rounded up a comprehensive list for readers looking for inspiration behind naming their newest furry family member. Not sure if your pup “looks like” a particular name you have in mind? You might find a more fitting, alternative one within their 50,000 dog database.

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